Barney said she chose UIS’ online mathematical program because it was a leader in online math degrees.

Although I’m taking classes online, I feel closely connected to my classmates as well as my professors. Teaching is about more than imparting content knowledge. Teachers help students believe in themselves when no one else does.

As this semester winds down, it is a great time to think about preparing and updating your course materials! COLRS multimedia specialist, Scott Moomaw, is here to support you in recording and editing lightboard videos for your classes. 

Hometown: Jacksonville, ILMajor: EnglishFuture Plans: Work in publishing and community work

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with the City of Springfield, will host an inaugural UIS Nature Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt is part of the City of Springfield’s Earth Month events and is free and open to the public.

WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13

WHERE: UIS Colonnade

Everyone always tells you to follow your dreams, but what if you don’t know what your dream is? At the beginning of my journey at UIS, I decided to try classes in gender studies and environmental studies. While these courses brought me enjoyment and important knowledge, I realized what I enjoyed most was getting to edit my peers’ papers. That leads to my decision to pursue a career in copyediting.